Prep Boarding Matron (Maternity cover) – Wycliffe Prep School

We are currently seeking a dedicated afternoon/evening Boarding Matron to join our prestigious prep school community. As Matron, you will be responsible for ensuring the wellbeing and safety of our boarding pupils during the evening hours, coordinating activities while also promoting a positive and supportive environment for our 7-13 year olds.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting our young people during evening hours, including meals and evening activities
• Providing pastoral care and emotional support to ensure their wellbeing and safety at all times
• Monitoring and enforcing the school’s rules and policies in regards to behaviour, conduct and health
• Liaising with other academic and pastoral staff, to provide comprehensive support for boarders
• Keeping accurate and up-to-date records of attendance, behaviour and health issues
• Contributing to the development and implementation of pastoral care programs and policies

If you are passionate about providing excellent pastoral care to boarding pupils and have the skills and experience necessary to be successful in this role. We offer a competitive salary package and an outstanding working environment in a well-respected educational institution in a beautiful setting.

Terms of Appointment

This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position, offered from September 2024 on a part-time, part-year basis during our published term dates for prep school boarders.

Working hours available are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3.00pm to 10.00pm and Saturday from 3.00pm to 6.00pm – plus 1 week deep clean at the end of each school term.

Wycliffe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check is required before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer.